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Festive Friday Art Hop filled streets with visitors
By Gari Voss Festive Fridays continued in Allegan with Art Hop on Dec. 8, 2023. The streets were filled with those exploring the Downtown shops and stopping to admire and purchase items from the artists and artisans who occupied spaces…
Lopez steps forward to become Fennville’s first Hispanic mayor
By Gari Voss Carlos Lopez’s journey to become the first Hispanic mayor of Fennville followed a unique path. As a long-time resident of Fennville, Lopez has championed those who have a variety of needs. This support has built a strong…
Mike’s Musings: Big Box Retail theft spikes, another reason to shop local
A long time ago, I was in a convenience story buying a soft drink and candy bar, when I noticed a guy stuffing several items inside his coat. He then proceeded to walk out paying for nothing. I froze and…
Life as Performance Art
For several years I had a five-church parish, roughly the size of Rhode Island, in northern Alberta, Canada. This time of the year sunrise came about eleven in the morning; dusk a little after two in the afternoon. On Sundays, by the…
Triemstra attends Google Champions of Education event
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor An incredible experience.That’s how Otsego Public Schools director of technology Michelle Triemstra described her recent trip to Dublin, Ireland, for the Google Champions of Education Symposium.Triemstra was one of 150 individuals from 80 countries selected to…
Plainwell schools collect donations for PVCP
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor In 1973, a group of like-minded individuals in the Plainwell area came together to create the Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project.The goal of the project? To provide food items and gifts to families in need residing in…
Plainwell Middle Schoolrobotics teams perform well
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor NAPOLEON—A pair of the Plainwell Robotics Club’s middle school teams made the one-and-a-half hour trek to Napoleon High School for a competition on Saturday, Dec. 2.The teams made sure the trip was worth it.Team The Chosen…
Hopkins pulls away from Saugatuck with strong second half
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HOPKINS—The first quarter of the season-opening boys’ basketball game between Saugatuck and Hopkins on Tuesday, Nov. 28, couldn’t have been closer.Literally.Each team scored 13 points through the first eight minutes of play, with each side relying…
Allegan boys bowling wins two matches
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SOUTH HAVEN—The season is off to a strong start for the Allegan boys bowling team.Hosting Kalamazoo Christian at Lakeside Entertainment in South Haven on Monday, Dec. 4, the Tigers posted the 29-1 victory to improve to…
Obituary: Donald Eugene Drew
Donald Eugene Drew January 12, 1955 – November 28, 2023 Donald Eugene Drew, a man of quiet strength and humble spirit, passed away on the 28th of November 2023, at the age of 68. Born on January 12, 1955, Donald’s…
Obituary: Norman Bruce Pierson
Norman Bruce Pierson (age 84) April 22, 1939 – November 27, 2023 Norman Bruce Pierson was born on April 22, 1939, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Neil & Lillian Pierson. Norm was the oldest of 4 boys (brothers Wrex, Thomas,…
Obituary: Ronald Owen Blake
Ronald Owen Blake, known affectionately as Ronald to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 70. Born on October 9, 1953, in La Grange, Indiana, to the late Robert…
Life as Performance Art
A good friend once said that contentment was an act of radical defiance. That was interesting, and she went on to explain, “No one wants to be content. It’s like settling, like saying something is good enough or almost good. Worse, they’ve got…
Allegan’s parade inaugurates new streetscape
By Gari Voss Allegan’s first Festive Friday of the year found the streets lined with a crowd representing all ages waiting for the Holiday Parade and the arrival of Santa Claus. With 30 parade entries, hundreds of watchers were delighted…
4-H’s Liepe calls it quits after 45 years of service
By Gari Voss 4-H has developed thousands of leaders, and one is Dian Liepe. Dian has a rich history with Michigan 4-H that began when she was a 4-H participant. What she experienced through her youth and teen years was…
Two top county health officialssubmit resignations
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Board of Commissioners chairman James Storey announced two longtime county employees in key positions sent emails recently announcing resignations from their respective positions.“Angelique Joynes advised Board of Commissioners members that she would be…
Mike’s Musings: Time to say good riddance to UN
My progressive friends may “go bananas” over this thought, but I believe the U.S. should contemplate withdrawing from the United Nations.Yes, it is “radical” but what does this once very useful organization do for the U.S? I would argue it…
OPS to hold grand opening for aquatic center Dec. 10
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor In October 2021, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for Otsego Public Schools’ new aquatic center.And now the center is ready for its close-up.OPS will host the grand opening celebration for the Otsego Aquatic Center from 3…
Bloom Eatery opens doors in downtown Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Sometimes you just know when something is right.That’s the way Mark Nieuwenhuis felt when he saw the retail space that was available for lease at 137 N. Main St. in downtown Plainwell.“The first time I saw…
Otsego Indoor Market takes place Saturday, Dec. 2
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAre you looking for some unique Christmas gifts for family and friends? Or maybe you’re in the mood to treat yourself to some tasty offerings or homemade crafts.Either way, the Otsego Holiday Farmers Market has you covered.The…
